Job Description

The San Gabriel Valley Tribune, a subsidiary of MediaNews Group, is seeking an Editor to join the team! MediaNews Group offers news reporting and third party advertising and marketing opportunities through its multi-platform products which include: web, mobile, tablet, and print. We are one of the largest media groups in the U.S., serving high-value audiences and connecting advertisers to them. MNG publishes award-winning content (49 Pulitzers) that amasses and engages a nationwide audience via 800 multi-media platforms including web, mobile, social, and print. We are transforming the news industry.

Essential Functions

• Strong grasp of AP style, grammar, leadership and the drive to become engaged in and with the community in order to present compelling content across print and digital platforms.

• Motivate reporters with a strong news judgment that will help increase readership. Strong interpersonal skills are a must.

• Plan all editions by coordinating coverage of stories and events in the area.

• Lead direction on a number of special projects and contribute to the editorial and overall success of the publication through photos and stories in the community.

• Provide direction and manage editorial staff and a freelance pool when appropriate.

• Edit stories and content and plan out editions and weekly news budgets with staff.

• The editor is expected to cover stories when necessary.

Competencies & Skills

• Degree in journalism, communication or equivalent experience.

• 3-5 years of editorial experience.

• Previous supervisory experience required.

• Expert knowledge of AP style and grammar.

• Experience with digital content and all social media platforms.

• Ability to develop skills of reporting staff.

• A goal-setter with the vision to achieve them.

• Flexible schedule is offered to ensure ability to produce each edition.

• Some weekend work may be required.

Supervisory Responsibility

• You will be expected to manage a staff of reporters, freelancers and production hub designers.

• 100%.

Travel

• 10-50%.

Preferred Education

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or equivalent experience.

Work Environment

• This job operates in a professional office environment and at the Company and client sites for business meetings and presentations. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Travelling to onsite interviews and events may be necessary as well.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms and requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies up to 30 pounds.

Other Duties
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.